・Tsuiji-hei, a rare and unusual wall which consists alternately of clay and tiles.

・Ogura-ya, an old pawnbroker’s house, shows its artistic works and souvenirs such as postcards, stickers, picture stands, hanging scrolls for postcards and others. The house consists of wooden frames, plaster walls and tiled roofs. And its base has been already built about 200 years ago.

・Allan West gallery, where an American painter draws pictures in Japanese style, make our trip even more enjoyable.

・Visiting a beautiful huge cedar – the symbol of Yanaka – and an unique statue

・Late Lunch/Café time from 4:10pm at Ueno Park. (Option)

You will find plenty of spots worth seeing in Yanaka and will probably meet something lovely which you haven’t seen. We are looking forward to seeing you at the event.

【Location】

Yanaka, between Nippori station and Ueno station.

【Schedule: Route and Guide】

10:30am Meeting at outside of the west ticket gate in JR Nippori Station

↓ on foot (10 mins)

11:20am~11:50am Yanaka-Ginza (Free time)

↓ on foot

12:20pm Puppet show (500 yen)

↓ on foot

1:00pm~1:40pm Sansaki-Zaka

↓ on foot (25mins while seeing some interesting spots)

2:05pm~2:20pm Ogura-ya (Pawnbroker’s house)

↓ on foot (1 hour while seeing some interesting spots)

3:00pm~3:15pm Gallery of Allan West

↓ on foot (10 mins)

3:20pm~3:28pm Cedar & an unique statue

↓ by bus (10 mins)

3:55pm Bus stop

↓ by bus (10 mins)

4:10~4:50pm Café at Ueno park (Option)

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4:50pm Breakup

【Things to bring】

Good walking shoes, casual wear

Drinks, Rain gear (If necessary)

【Notice】

We don’t take enough time for lunch (around 12pm), so please fill your stomach with tasty local food at Yanaka-Ginza during Free Time!

【Meeting Time and Place】

Outside of west ticket gate in JR Nippori station, at 10:30am on February 23rd.

Please don't be late, we'll be leaving JR Nippori St. at 10:35pm!!!

【Cost】

Transportation : 100yen

Puppet Show : 500yen

Organizer Fee : 300yen

Note: NOT included street foods, drinks and tea/coffee in the café.

【Event Organizers】

Tomo Komuro, Tsubasa Kato (Jojo)

【Capacity】

Max to 20

【No Show Policy】

Please be considerate and change your RSVP at least 24 hours before the meetup so that other members have a chance to RSVP.